Uk'shona phansi
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South Africa
Added August 02, 2025
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A Zulu phrase meaning "it goes down" – used to describe illicit deals or shady things done quietly (like money changing hands under the table). Literally "goes underground."
"They got the tender easily – kanti uk'shona phansi with some officials was involved. (Zulu/English, meaning "They got the tender easily – apparently some under-the-table dealings with officials were involved.")"
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